Best Live Music Restaurants in Kaka'ako

54 restaurants available nearby

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1. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4180)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 129 times today

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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2. Scratch Kitchen & Meatery

4.3

Awesome(669)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 6 times today

Taking comfort food favorites from all over the map, we turn them inside out, upside down, and spin them into unique creations that are just plain good. Not too fancy, but by no means boring. We take great pride in each dish. Our goal is to provide a uniquely delicious experience for every one who comes to dine with us!

3. Chef Chai

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 8 times today

Opened for both dine in and takeout. Chai Chaowasaree owner and Chef of Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu is recognized as one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs. Known for fusing fresh Hawaii ingredients with the exotic flavors of Asia, Chef Chai has created a culinary style that reflects the cultural diversity of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands. To further strengthen the partnership with Hawaii’s local farmers and fishermen, Chef Chai co-founded Hawaii Island Chefs (HIC), the second generation of Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chefs. This group of HIC chefs is on a mission to provide the world with the best of Hawaii’s diverse culinary resources from the culture of the people and the bounty of the land and sea.The exquisite experience await you at Chef Chai

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4. Off the Wall Craft Beer & Wine

4.8

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Honolulu

Booked 4 times today

Indulge in a unique fusion of local craft beer, wine, and delectable cuisine at Off The Wall Hawaii. Located in the heart of Kaka’ako, our tap house offers an unforgettable experience of local flavors, artfully crafted beverages, and mouth watering dishes.Complementing our beverage selection is our restaurant menu, crafted with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and latin flavors. Join us for live music events and weekly specials, immersing yourself in the dynamic local culture.If you're interested in hosting a private event, visit our homepage and watch the video under the private events tab. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate function, graduation party, birthday celebration, or any other special event, choose us to host your event for an evening packed with artisanal brews and lasting memories.

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5. House Without a Key

4.6

Exceptional(3610)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Waikiki

House Without A Key open nightly for dinner (reservations) and Sunset Cocktails (walk in basis) at our terrace with Hawaiian Entertainment.Breakfast Buffet from 7:00am - 10:30am. Lunch from 11:30am - 4:00pm. Cocktails and Dinner from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.House Without A Key is a distinctive open-air restaurant providing more casual fare and nightly Hawaiian music. It’s Halekulani’s gathering spot for informal meals and our signature Mai Tai.House Without A Key is happy to announce, The Waitiki 7 performing live in person May 24 & 25, 2024. One Show each day. This is a free show, Reservations are required, call 808.518.2019 to reserve your seats today. Food and Beverage offerings will be available for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm both days. Guests are asked to arrive by 5:00pm.

6. Moku Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3646)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 49 times today

Full table service resumes 12/18/23! Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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7. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2307)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 266 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

8. The Terrace

4.4

Awesome(820)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Waikiki

Booked 14 times today

Views of the Pacific Ocean and Waikiki's skyline set the scene for our open-air restaurant sitting high on the eighth floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.Breakfast at the Terrace: Enjoy reimagined breakfast favorites, specialty craft cocktails, or house-made juices.The Terrace Waikiki: Join us in the evening for a refined a la carte dining experience with fresh seafood, steak, caviar, and bar bites, all set against the same elegant ambiance, complete with live piano music that has made this space a beloved destination.Complimentary Valet Parking.Live Piano from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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9. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5705)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 113 times today

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai. Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka. Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating) Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai. For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus. Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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10. Orchids at Halekulani

4.8

Exceptional(6545)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Waikiki

Please when making reservations effective October 21, 2024, please call Halekulani Restaurant Reservations at 808.518.2019. Orchids is Halekulani’s casually elegant open air, oceanfront restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner amidst a myriad of exotic orchids. Innovative Italian culinary creations from Chef Testa are presented with the finest and freshest local ingredients. An oceanfront dining experienced, idyllic Waikiki setting. Orchids, Sunday Sparkling Brunch featuring New Chef's Action Stations, Chilled Seafood Bar, Omelets made to order, Sushi Bar, Prosecco & Sparkling Cider, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Creative Sweets and fresh baked goods from our Pastry Team, Effective March 3 Adults $118, Child $61. It is legendary and voted "Oahu's Best Brunch" by Honolulu Magazine, patrons and residents alike. Please inform us when making reservations of any allergy concerns. Our cancellation policy requires a two-day notification.

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Teri
Hawaii •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Friends and I were there for the wine pairing dinner. Everything was great. Good food and wine. This time it was a bit livelier than other times. Maybe it was due to the New Year and people were getting together. But always a nice time. Thank you!
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Chef ChaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.8
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MelvinVIP
Hawaii •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Merriman's Ward is definitely our first preferred spot for wino wine share get togethers. Food's fantastic and approachable and the corkage is still wino friendly compared with other places that have corkage charges set to discourage bringing special bottles to share with friends. We enjoyed a 3 hour commiseration over a bottle of Radio Silence! Servers were attentive but not intrusive--they let us do our wine share thing; very nice and appropriate wine glasses. All in all a place not to be missed. Thanks and mahalo again Merriman's Ward!!
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Merriman's HonoluluPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.7
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TerryVIP
Hawaii •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Went on New Year’s Day for lunch. They were behind on setting the tables. After waiting a little while - once we were seated, the service and food were very good.
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House Without a KeyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Waikiki
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4.6
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HarryVIP
Hawaii •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Wife and I took a couple friends who had never been. The pork adobo tacos were delicious. Enjoyed the Chimicurri Wings, Paps Bravas and Chop Salad. We'll be back!
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Off the Wall Craft Beer & WinePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Honolulu
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4.8
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Michael
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Excellent food and service. My family really enjoyed the experience.
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Scratch Kitchen & MeateryPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Honolulu
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4.3

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Merriman's Honolulu

2. Scratch Kitchen & Meatery

3. Chef Chai

4. Off the Wall Craft Beer & Wine

5. House Without a Key

6. Moku Kitchen

7. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

8. The Terrace

9. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

10. Orchids at Halekulani

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